广东省汕头市潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年高三上学期11月月考英语试题

潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年度第一学期第三阶段考试 潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年度第一学期第三阶段考试 高三英语试卷 命题人：吴榕城 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳 选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Wonderful Hotels in Spain Hotel Villa Favorita It is a beautiful 19th-century building,the last of its kind on La Concha Beach in San Sebastian,Spain,now doing business as an amazing luxury (hotel.Some rooms look out over the city,while others face directly out to sea.The hotel's restaurant, Amelia,was owned by a famous cook who would bring the tastes of his native Argentina to Spain's Atlantic coast. Hotel Zinema 7 Hotel Zinema 7 is a hotel that's all about the love of movies.It's designed ( with the art of cinema in mind.The large film-star images in the guest rooms are the most outstanding example.You'll really admire how well the whole idea has been put together.Looking back,it makes total sense because the hotel is actually inside an old, famous movie theater called the Astoria Cinema.The change into a hotel was pretty cool. Nobu Hotel San Sebastian This hotel is housed in a Belle Epoque-style building,the inside decorated ( with a mix of modern Japanese design and local touches.All 17 guest rooms offer views of La Concha Bay.The rooms use soft colors and simple designs creating a sense of calm.You can enjoy a drink or a meal at Nobu Terrace,which overlooks La Concha Bay.The Nobu Restaurant features Japanese tastes by its cook Nobu Matsuhisa. Hotel Arima Spa This hotel in San Sebastian is a fine example of forward-looking hotel design, combined with an eco-friendly,nature-first way that makes for a peaceful experience. The location places it at some distance from the beaches and the town center,but what you gain is more close meet with the Marimon forest.The rooms feel warm and natural, and most of them look out at green scenery. 1.What do we know about Hotel Villa Favorita? A.It was set up by a cook. B.It is designed in Japanese style. C.You can have Argentinian-style food there. D.You can see views of the city in any of its rooms. 第1页共8页 潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025李年度第一学期第三阶授考试 2.Which hotel will most probably attract a movie lover? A.Hotel Villa Favorita. B.Hotel Zinema7. C.Nobu Hotel San Sebastian. D.Hotel Arima Spa. 3.What is the idea behind the design of Hotel Arimn&Spa? A.Meeting world-famous stars. B.Offering special dining experience. C.Caring about the environment. D.Experiencing cultural differences. B Using hypodermic(皮下注射)needles to deliver drugs has been common for more than a century.The past hundred years have seen all manner of medical advances,yet the needle has stayed mostly unchanged.Although now available in a variety of different sizes,it remains a hollow(中空的)，pointy tube.With luck,that may soon change.Researchers around the world are looking for ways to ease the passage of needles into the skin.Many have been inspired by nature. An obvious source of ideas has been mosquitoes,which manage to take their blood meals almost painlessly.One reason is that the insects release anaesthetic( )chemicals when they first puncture()the skin.But another has to do with the shape and action of their mouthparts. The point of a mosquito's mouthparts is serrated(锯齿状的)and softer at its tip. The insect stretches the skin of its target before biting,and shakes its mouthparts quickly as it pushes it in.All of this helps to reduce the force needed to puncture the skin.One paper,published in 2020 by a group of researchers in America and China, found that a mosquito-inspired needle required 27%less force than an ordinary one. And less puncture force means less pain. Mosquito-inspired needles might also be useful for delicate procedures such as biopsies(话组织检查).A paper from the University of Michigan,.also published in2020, found that the lower puncture force led to less movement of the sampling area, ensuring that the needles were guided accurately to the area,rather than missing the target. For now,such devices remain restricted to labs.But there is a big market for better needles.According to the World Health Organization,around 16bn injections were given in 2018.With one person in four saying they suffer from trypanophobia, or a fear of needles,the savings on stickers and sweets for the brave souls who roll up their sleeves would be considerable 4.Which contributes to mosquitoes'getting blood without causing pain? A.The sound they make before biting. B.The high speed of their action. C.The special shape of their mouthparts. D.The small size of their mouthparts. 5.What can we learn about the mosquito-inspired needles from the text? A.They have been put on the market. B.It's easier for them to get through the skin. C.They required more puncture force than the ordinary ones. D.The lower puncture force may cause them to miss the target. 第2页共8页 潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年度第一学期第三阶段考试 6.What is the author's attitude towards the mosquito-inspired needles? A.Unclear. B.Tolerant. C.Positive D.Doubtful. 7.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A.The painless needles inspired by nature. B.The application of the mosquito-inspired needles. C.The latest medical advances made by researchers. D.Mosquitoes'unique way to take the blood painlessly. C Here's a quick quiz.Person A does a favor for you.Person B asks you to do a favor for him.Who do you tend to like more?Surprisingly,the answer is Person B. This quirk()of human nature is known as the Ben Franklin Effect. Benjamin Franklin came across the phenomenon in 1736 when serving as a clerk to the Pennsylvania Assembly.A powerful member didn't care for Franklin and threatened to make life miserable for him.What to do?Instead of winning him over with sweet talk.Franklin asked if he could borrow a rare and valuable book the man owned.This request altered the man's attitude and paved the way for their friendship. Franklin's takeaway:"He who has once done you a kindness will be ready to do you another,than he whom you yourself have obliged." Several studies have confirmed this.But how can we explain the Ben Franklin Effect?Some psychologists refer to cognitive dissonance().It's difficult to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time.It makes'us uncomfortable.We resolve this tension by changing our mind."I don't like Joe,but I am doing him a favor,"we might think.“So maybe I do like him.” While cognitive dissonance explains a lot,it alone doesn't explain the Ben Franklin Effect.One 2015study found that it was,rather,the affiliative()motive that the requests convey.That is,we humans want to maintain good relations with other humans,and one way to achieve this is by doing favors for others.This explains a lot about altruistic behavior.We like being useful and,by extension,we like those who give us the opportunity to do so.It's in our genes. Yet there is much we still don't know about the Ben Franklin Effect.Does it apply equally across cultures?Is there a point beyond which asking a favor makes you less,not more likable?Asking to borrow a book is one thing:asking to borrow a car is another. 8.Why does the author mention Benjamin Franklin's experience? A.To illustrate a dilemma in making choices. B.To suggest a way of striking up friendships. C.To stress the importance of strategic requests. D.To introduce the origin of the Ben Franklin Effect. 9.What is a reason for people's tendency to like those asking for favors? A.Increasing the chance of getting help in return. B.Reducing the tension caused by social contact. C.Avoiding the discomfort from conflicting thoughts. D.Establishing a cooperative community of shared trust. 第3页共8页 潮阳一中明光季权2024-2025学年度第一学期第三阶预考认 10.What does the underlined word"altruistic"probably mean in paragraph 4? A.Impolite B.Selfless. C.Aggressive. D.Responsible. 11.What does the author think of the Ben Franklin Effect? A.It makes little sense. B.It applies to most cultures. C.It has situational limitations. D.It has great practical significance. D At one time,our growing population was seen as central to wildlife extinction, resource exhaustion,pollution and environmental destruction.But today,our concerns shift to declining birth rates due to increased reproductive choice for women. This is a positive development,but is often described as a"crisis"in the media, highlighting economic and senior care challenges.Lost in the conversation are the many positive aspects of an aging society,which is the result of people living healthier and longer lives,and common-sense realities like reduced needs for infrastructure and lower ecological impacts.Also lost is the fact that our population still grows by 80 million people every year. And the consequences of high birth rates are severe.Among them is global warming.In fact,increased emissions from population growth have canceled more than three quarters of the emissions saved through energy efficiency and renewables over the past three decades. Yet,no matter how well documented the link between population and climate, lowering our population is notably absent from the conversation on solutions.Instead, the focus is on technology that will supposedly allow our entire growing population to enjoy the energy-intensive lifestyles now enjoyed by the rich,and with no climate impacts. But"green"technology is not the solution it is advertised to be.Its expansion to the degree needed to power a growing population at a decent standard of living would itself require a shocking investment in fossil fuels.It also requires massive mining operations,many of which take place on the backs of low-wage workers in Africa where it is driving destruction of rainforests critical to the survival of great apes. Besides,it requires 10 times the land area as fossil fuel plants for the same amount of energy generated. When global warming threatens to push billions into unsafe temperatures,it is no time to panic that we are adding fewer to those billions.In fact,declining birth rates should be cause for celebration as they signify advances in gender equality and a reduced burden on Earth. 12.What can we learn from paragraph 2 A.The global population is decreasing every year. B.The benefits of an aging society are overlooked C.The ecological environment is turning for the better. D.The media make up misleading news about the population. 13.What is highlighted as a disadvantage of high birth rates? A.Reduced infrastructure needs. B.Increased greenhouse gas emissions. C.A slowdown in economic growth. D.Challenges in senior care services. 第4页共8页 潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年度第一学潮第三阶役考流 14.Why is "green"technology questioned in the text? A.It is not popular around the world.B.It is unaffordable for poor regions. C.It does damage to the ecosystem. D.It has little effect on reducing pollution. 15.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Aging Societies:A Global Crisis B.The Mystery of"Green"Technology C.The Trend of Population Growth D.Declining Birth Rates:A Hopeful Sign 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有 两项为多余选项。（注：选E涂“AB”:选F涂“AC”:选G涂“AD”) In Chinese traditional architecture,a skywell is an open courtyard or well-like space usually located at the heart of a building or group of buildings. 16 Their designs often feature the classic Chinese dou gong overhangs to provide shade and collect water into a central basin. Chinese skywells are so effective in cooling homes because they can control natural airing.Cool air is drawn into the building from the lower levels,and warm air escapes and rises through the upper levels.17 The skywell's layout and construction materials also help in thermal( regulation.During the day,the courtyard absorbs heat from the sun,acting as a thermal mass.18.This day-night cycle helps maintain a balanced and consistent temperature indoors. Most traditional skywells include water features,such as fountains or ponds.A recent study has shown that the most significant part of a skywell's cooling effect comes from these water bodies.19 As water evaporates()from these features, it absorbs heat from the surrounding air.This reduces the temperature within the courtyard and surrounding rooms. 20One fitting example is the National Heavy Vehicle Engineering Technology Research Centre in Jinan,an 18-story building that has a giant open space at its heart from the fifth floor to the top floor.The toilets,elevators,and meeting rooms surround this space.This enhances natural airing and natural energy consumption, according to the Shanghai-based CCDI Group. A.This promotes fresh air flow,especially during hot summer days. B.It is often a square surrounded by the building's rooms and wings. C.This cooling was disadvantageous in regions with hot and dry climates. D.It's probably why temperatures around them are 2.6C to 4.2C lower. E.These wonders continue to inspire architects to seek sustainable solutions. F.The magic of skywells stands as witnesses to the wisdom of ancient builders. G.The stored heat is gradually released as the outdoor temperature drops at night. 第5页共8页 潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年度第一学期第三阶役考试 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填 入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I was seated in the aisle (ii)seat of a three-seater row on the plane to Portugal. A girl,about 5 years old,sat to my right,and her father21 the window seat to her right.I noticed the little girl looking at me and the screen in front of me with a22 expression from time to time.To 23 her,I switched to an animated motion picture.I chose Portuguese subtitles (to24my language skills and in case the little girl wanted to25along.It was a good move since the child became 26 on my screen. The little one27 resting her head on me and hugging my arm.Her father would 28her toward him whenever he realized what she was doing.29 her restless little body would find its way back to me.After several30 of this pattern,I motioned that I was OK with the little girl claiming my arm as her personal body pillow for the31 of the flight.He smiled gratefully and fell into sleep. I have a32 of flying,but having a little one to care for put my mind at ease. Honestly,it felt great to be33 by both the child and her father. Our 34 willingness to treat each other simply as friendly people created a safe, respectful,and engaging environment among 35 during a nine-hour flight. 21.A.won B.adjusted C.occupied D.moved 22.A.simple B.curious C.similar D.clear 23.A.engage B.frighten C.persuade D.praise 24.A.call out for B.make away with C.brush up on D.get down to 25.A.sing B.read C.walk D.play 26.A.connected B.recognized C.focused D.informed 27.A.suggested B.minded C.admitted D.kept 28.A.shift B.follow C.point D.wave 29.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Otherwise D.Nevertheless 30.A.examples B.attempts C.services D.attacks 31.A.destination B.safety C.departure D.duration 32.A.dream B.fear C.cost D.future 33.A.trusted B.invited C.favored D.tolerated 34.A.recent B.average C.collective D.changeable 35.A.strangers B.neighbors C.pilots D.attendants 第6页共8页 潮阳一中明光学校20242025学年度第一学期第三阶段考议 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In June 2024,a 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China became a celebrity on Chinese social media.Jiang Ping,36. is studying fashion design,took 12th place at the 37. (high)competitive 2024 Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition.She was also the only female in the top 30 list 38. (release)by DAMO Academy. As most of the other finalists were from famous 39. (university)like Peking University,Tsinghua University,MIT,and Cambridge,Jiang Ping's achievement attracted widespread attention and she 40. (praise)as a "genius girl".However.,doubts soon emerged.Some questioned why her previous grades were not outstanding but she suddenly achieved 41. (remark)results in this competition.There were also questions about the authenticity of her performance,and some even suspected her 42. cheating. On November 3,2024,the Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition Organizing Committee released an 43. (investigate)result.Jiang Ping and her teacher Mr.Wang from the technical secondary school did not win in the final.It was found that Mr.Wang had provided help to his student Jiang Ping during the preliminary round,44. (break)the rule of "no discussion with others"in the preliminaries.This incident exposed problems such as imperfect competition systems and lax management.The school has given Mr.Wang a disciplinary talk 45. cancelled his eligibility()for evaluation and awards this year. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是校学生会主席李华，得知饮食文化的知识讲座将由你校文化社团承办。了解到 来自England的交换生Peter对饮食文化有所研究，请写封邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括： 1,讲座基本信息，如时间及地点： 2.饮食文化的影响： 3.邀请peter介绍他国家的饮食文化。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 Dear Peter, Yours, Li Hua 第7页共8页 潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年度第一学期第三阶授考试 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整 的短文。 This time,Mat and I set our climbing destination as Mount Baker in Washington. According to the weather forecast ()it was to be clear skies that day.We left the foot of the mountain at 6 p.m.,aiming to reach the top at sunrise.As we traveled for four hours,the weather turned to a mix of rolling ice and rain.Shouting over the wind, we discussed turning around.But I thought back to the forecast I had checked just before leaving and believed the weather would clear up at any minute. It didn't.We pushed our own way through the deepening snow.At some points,the snow was up to our upper legs.We were further behind schedule with each step. "I've made it to the top,"I shouted loudly to Mat over my radio.He was only 7 meters away on the other end of the rope but unable to see or hear me through the heavy snow.He joined me at the top for20 seconds-the temperature was well below zero- before we began the 4,000-foot journey downhill. We then reached the edge of the mountain after 5 hours(it takes about an hour and a half in good weather),unroped,and removed some of our climbing equipment,happy to be on the mountain without much difficulty ahead.And in that moment of relief,I slipped(滑倒). Standing on a seemingly good block of snow,I started to slide.I did a textbook self-stop with my ice ax(冰编)，but the snow had started to melt(融化)，and I couldn't get any hold on anything.I slid for about 15 meters,all the while thinking I'd soon come to a stop.A few seconds later I hit a rock and got thrown into the air.A huge crack on the ground came into view below me.Then,in an instant,I felt like I was being pushed with great force onto its rock bottom 9 meters down. 注意：L.续写词数应为150左右：2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 At least,I stopped,I thought. I'd been lying on the ground shaking and aching for half an hour by the time Mat reached me. 第8页共8页